LIBRARY CLOSED – Saturday, April 8
The BCGS library is CLOSED this Saturday, April 8, due to staffing problems.
Continue reading →Researching the History of a House — Julie Saylor
Researching the History of a House Julie Saylor MARCH 26, SUNDAY, 3 pm Just because a house isn’t a famous landmark doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a rich history. Researching a building or property can require knowledge of many of … Continue reading →
Finding Overseas Ancestors: An Irish Case Study
Lois Abromitis Mackin, Ph.D. FEBRUARY 26, SUNDAY, 3 pm Find out how Lois Mackin’s research journey allowed her to provide color and context to give a fuller picture of a family living in Wisconsin. Whether you have Irish relatives or … Continue reading →
Research Day
JANUARY 22, SUNDAY, 12-4 pm Everyone is invited to use all of the research assets of our Library from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM. The Computer Genealogy Interest Group meets at 1 pm. The Eastern European Interest Group meets at … Continue reading →
Marshy Point – Cassandor Hamilton Site
Daniel Dean NOVEMBER 27, SUNDAY, 3 pm Until recently, a small, hidden cemetery was found deteriorating in the woods along the trails at the Marshy Point Nature Center in Middle River. In conjunction with Baltimore County Recreation and Parks, the … Continue reading →
The Adoption Case of Amy G. – Janet Hall Werner
OCTOBER 23, SUNDAY, 3 pm Janet Hall Werner will present a case study to provide an example of how to solve current-day adoption cases using autosomal DNA and will highlight particular pitfalls that can bedevil a genetic genealogist seeing to … Continue reading →
MARYLAND BIRTH INDEX
We are pleased to announce the beginning of the Maryland Birth Index Project beginning with Baltimore City 1875-1885 (87,473 records). Early birth indexes included parents’ names only. You can enter a Surname to find family groups. Special thanks to GAIL … Continue reading →
Researching Your Family History Using the Enoch Pratt Free Library
Researching Your Family History Using the Enoch Pratt Free Library/Maryland Caprice DiLiello SEPTEMBER 25, SUNDAY, 3 pm We will have regular library hours on our Sunday meeting. We will meet in-person and the speaker will be available via ZOOM. … Continue reading →
Normal Library Hours – Book Sales Resume
The Parkville Senior Center re-opened August 1. Normal BCGS Library hours will resume. Book Sales will resume.
Continue reading →New Church Records
New Church Records. The BCGS library now has two scanned church registers. St, John’s German Evangelical Lutheran AKA “The Butcher’s Church” 2500 West Lombard street (Original location) Baltimore, MD Records start 1867. Grace Reformed Clarkson near Fort avenue (Original location) … Continue reading →